Project Fat Stack: Transmission Transition - Detroit Muscle S10, E14

Clutch Performance - The guys finalize Fat Stack’s transformation from automatic to manual as they install the clutch and pedal assembly in their ’71 Caprice.
Tommy and Joel have a heap-load of information to share as they tackle a significant change in "Fat Stack", converting it from an automatic to a manual transmission. They discuss why manual transmission multiplies the fun factor, particularly for big-body Chevrolet like theirs. Watch Fat Stack go from an ordinary automatic with a Turbo 350 to a manual using an American Powertrain T-56 6-speed Magnum.
0:00 - Intro
0:57 - Converting from Automatic to Manual
8:38 - Talking Bleeders
12:17 - 1971 Plymouth GTX
15:42 - Bleeding the Lines
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PARTS USED IN THIS EPISODE
American Powertrain Systems
Hydramax Hydraulic Clutch Actuator System
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American Powertrain Systems
Tremec T56 Magnum 6-Speed Transmission
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EBC Brakes
Super Dot 4 Brake Fluid
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Holley
EFI Terminator X
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[@Axr24have]

Thanks for the demo on clutch bleeding boys! I’ve had my own headaches doing that to my car.

[@Techangler65]

Awesome build would love to drive it 😮

[@kattcasel9730]

Talking about thread depth here, thanks for the formula to figure it out! Another method is to use aircraft type hardware as they have a small "witness hole" to verify you have the correct depth installed.

[@BigUnitBeef]

Absolutely love this build

[@CurtisShaw.Phil-4_13]

I’ve been waiting on Fat Stacks

[@KH102695]

Awesome build.

[@larryw5429]

This car better be put in holley power tour!!

[@dreamspeedperf]

Unfortunately it is probably going to get put in the back to collect dust like so many of their builds.

[@lyndelllyon754]

It's most beautiful car I've ever seen in my life

[@ricklewis5513]

About time this one of the best cars yall built

[@thomassmith5548]

Nice

[@JSFGuy]

Many hands make light work.

[@autonomous_collective]

Sonnax TH400 for me....

[@janinsweden8559]

Here in Sweden we finally have automatic transmission on the majority of new cars. But you convert from automatic to manual... Anyway, great videos and I love this project with the Caprice.

[@IndridCool54]

There are very few cars available with manual transmissions in the US anymore. In fact many people don’t know how to drive a manual transmission car and it’s said that having a manual transmission is more effective at preventing theft than anything else you can do. 😂✌🏼

[@janinsweden8559]

Even the heavy trucks here are only available with automatic transmission nowadays. Letting the computer shift gears is more fuel efficient and gearboxes last longer since you cant abuse them like inexperienced drivers could.@@IndridCool54

[@BaconLard999]

Congrats on finally catching up

[@IndridCool54]

@@BaconLard999 Et Tu Brute

[@Tommy-B.]

You guys are probably also much better drivers than a majority of people in America that don’t have to do much more than show up.

[@dreamspeedperf]

Did he just say the boost controller is going to com in handy with the supercharger?

[@toycoma98]

What about the hydraulic fluid for the lift? Check level.

[@thought1212]

some damn cool cars.

[@scotthultin7769]

170 👍's up thank you for sharing 😅

[@Andrew_TateTheTopG1946.]

You guys should use Internal combustion engine on your any type of car you like in next video and can you please use Internal combustion engine in your car please.

[@bigmountain7561]

Only one time did I race a four speed, I switched to an automatic and dropped it in drive and let the transmission do the work. I was a bracket racer who never hit 10’s but enjoyed the simplicity. Since I was a professional truck driver I wanted a vacation when I was at the track. Great Videos Thanks 🙏

[@wkjeeping9053]

You should check your lift at least once a week. It only takes 5 mins and load distribution should be every vehicle.

[@rastispwatermelon6697]

G'day. You guys ever herd of speed bleeders. If not they are a one way bleeder

[@timothybernardin9379]

I put 48" bleeder line on mine and bleed it from under the hood.

[@julius13scott]

Can a person put square tubing on a vehicle or would it ruin the car and how would it sound

[@joeethereal2968]

Noti Squad up!

[@dilbertdoe601]

💪

[@Timmayytoo]

Good grief! Just buy a power bleeder that runs on shop air... one guy can bleed all 4 wheels in 10 minutes, and a clutch takes 5 minutes or less. I bought mine from Matco - they call it a SHOP AIR BRAKE BLEEDER.

[@dancampbell4400]

Not all of us have $300 to drop on a bleeder

[@tsmartin]

You guys spend all this time ... effort ... and money on this thing and you cheap out and use a 5/16" all thread for a clutch rod??? I don't care if it is hydraulic the bends that were put in it will flex. Use that all thread as a pattern and up size the diameter to a solid rod ... say 1/2" and if a person was careful you could drill and tap the ends for 5/16" thread and put 5/16" studs for the adjusters.

[@bryanhill3041]

U building a Donk a F’ed it up ! A stick and really Small Wheels! I’m really disappointed with the show ! Is it too black for ya ?

[@ggates2500]

Mmm, doubt it.

[@Axyl00Druss]

They aren't building a donk.

[@bryanhill3041]

@@Axyl00Druss R U blind or R U lame ? that’s the recipe for a Donk ! So if you change a ingredient in a recipe does it change what it is? MIMS

[@Axyl00Druss]

@@bryanhill3041 They aren't trying to build a donk. and yes, if you change an ingredient in a recipe it does change what it is.

[@allentoyokawa9068]

eww canada